suffocating

[ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪŋ]

suffocating Definition

• 1. causing difficulty in breathing, especially through lack of fresh air or presence of noxious fumes
• 2. making one feel trapped and oppressed to the point of being unable to breathe

Using suffocating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suffocating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The heat was suffocating in the small room.

• Example

  She felt suffocating in her job and needed a change.

• Example

  The smoke from the fire was suffocating.

suffocating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suffocating

• oppressive
• confining
• claustrophobic
• stifling
• smothering

Antonyms for suffocating

• refreshing
• invigorating

Phrases with suffocating

• suffocating embrace

  an embrace that is too tight or lasts too long, making it difficult to breathe

  Example

  He hugged her in a suffocating embrace, making her feel uncomfortable.

• suffocating feeling

  a feeling of being trapped and oppressed to the point of being unable to breathe

  Example

  She had a suffocating feeling of being stuck in a dead-end job with no way out.

• suffocating heat

  heat that is so intense and oppressive that it makes it difficult to breathe

  Example

  The suffocating heat of the desert made it hard to continue the journey.

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Summary: suffocating in Brief

The term 'suffocating' [ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪŋ] describes a situation where there is a lack of fresh air or the presence of noxious fumes, causing difficulty in breathing. It can also refer to a feeling of being trapped and oppressed to the point of being unable to breathe. Examples include 'The heat was suffocating in the small room.' and 'She felt suffocating in her job and needed a change.' Phrases like 'suffocating embrace' and 'suffocating heat' further illustrate this sense of being trapped and oppressed.